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Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni says 2019 World Cup draw 'not insurmountable'

Now the Football Ferns know who they will play at the World Cup, it's a matter of getting their preparation right.

Sun, 9 December, 2018

Mark Rudan presses Phoenix to success in shock dominant win over Sydney FC

Mark Rudan is happy things are coming together for his side, but acknowledges there is still a long way to go.

Sun, 9 December, 2018

Northern Lights to host Canterbury United Pride in National Women's League final

The Northern Lights will host the Canterbury United Pride in the final of the National Women's Football League, but they earned that right in less-than-convincing fashion.

Sun, 9 December, 2018

Wellington Phoenix shock Sydney FC with dominant away victory

The Wellington Phoenix have stunned defending premiers Sydney FC with a dominant away victory.

Sat, 8 December, 2018

The Return Fixture Episode 13: “The Goldilocks podcast”

Helena, Ella and Enzo dig into the second to last NWL round robin fixtures, cast their eyes over the final round (including the Pride v AFF de facto semi final – English Park, 2pm, Saturday), and celebrate the success...

Fri, 7 December, 2018

Import, and a few Kiwis, on Mark Rudan's Christmas shopping list

Mark Rudan will look to add more than just another import to bolster his squad in January.

Thu, 6 December, 2018

Jeremy Brockie on target as Sundowns make a meal of Vegetarianos

When they drew a team from Equatorial-Guinea in the preliminary round of the Caf Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane bemoaned that other South African teams had drawn fishermen.

Thu, 6 December, 2018

Who’ll Be This Season’s Sarpreet Singh/libby Cacace Breakout Welly Nix Academy Player?

A year ago if you knew who Libby Cacace was then it’s probably because you were going to school with him.

Thu, 6 December, 2018

Wellington Phoenix sign 43-year-old goalkeeper Ante Covic as injury cover

The Wellington Phoenix have signed veteran Australian goalkeeper Ante Covic as injury cover ahead of Saturday's clash with Sydney FC.

Thu, 6 December, 2018

Taranaki footballer Mackenzie Barry makes history with New Zealand women's team

When Mackenzie Barry went to kick the ball at her first football game on the world stage she messed up.

Thu, 6 December, 2018

Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna granted New Zealand citizenship

The Wellington Phoenix can sign another import in the January transfer window, after the club's new all-time leading scorer Roy Krishna was granted New Zealand citizenship on Thursday.

Thu, 6 December, 2018

Conclusions And Impressions From The Football Ferns X 2018 Oceania Nations Cup

It was mission accomplished.

Wed, 5 December, 2018

An Open Letter to the Young Football Ferns

To our bronze medal-winning, history-making, nation-inspiring Young Ferns,

Wed, 5 December, 2018

New Zealand referees Anna-Marie Keighley and Sarah Jones confirmed for 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup

New Zealand Football referees Anna-Marie Keighley and Sarah Jones have been confirmed to officiate at the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup in France.

Wed, 5 December, 2018

Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni's challenge to U-17s: 'Put pressure on me'

Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni wants to see what the country's history-making under-17s have got.

Wed, 5 December, 2018

Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna rubbishes exit talks

Roy Krishna has labelled a report linking the Wellington Phoenix's new all-time leading goal scorer with a move away from the A-League club as "total rubbish".

Wed, 5 December, 2018

The story behind Team Wellington’s success

There will be one notable absentee from the line-up at the fast-looming FIFA Club World Cup.

Tue, 4 December, 2018

Flying Kiwis - December 4

Western Conference finals, second leg.

Tue, 4 December, 2018

Long layoff for Rose Luxton before making Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup history

With seven minutes to go in New Zealand's third-place playoff against Canada at the Fifa Under-17 Women's World Cup, Rose Luxton was sent on with a simple instruction.

Tue, 4 December, 2018

Phoenix red card upheld despite referees boss saying it should've been yellow

The A-League refereeing boss believes the challenge wasn't worth a red card but Wellington Phoenix defender Ryan Lowry must still serve a ban following his dismissal against Perth Glory at the weekend.

Tue, 4 December, 2018